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Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health

180 Log Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 · Providence County · (401) 231-7016

133 certified beds, about 97 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 415049 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 2, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Rhode Island average is 9.3, the national average 9.2).

Of 42 health citations since September 2023, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $104,543 in the last three years; the largest was $89,642, and the latest is dated November 25, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.26 hours per resident per day, against 3.71 across Rhode Island and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.

46.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Rhode Island average 40.6%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 42 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
4J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
1H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
12E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    F825 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · deficient, provider has August 29, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide specialized rehabilitation services for 1 of 3 residents reviewed relative to physical therapy services, Resident ID #1.
March 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure services provided to residents met professional standards of nursing practice for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who had physician orders for thin liquids by spoon only and for obtaining vital signs every shift for 7 days, that were not followed, Resident ID #1.
January 2, 2026Standard inspection · 9 citations
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, surveyor observation, staff and resident interview the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections relative to an unidentified respiratory illness for 2 of 3 nursing units and affecting Resident ID #s 7, 18, 29, 34, 36, 59, 62, 64, and 97. Additionally the facility failed to routinely clean a BiPap machine (a noninvasive ventilation that helps you breathe) for Resident ID #1. Furthermore, the facility failed to follow transmission-based precautions for 3 of 6 resident's reviewed, Resident ID #s 6, 14, and 39.
  2. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow and implement a physician's order relative to the administration of insulin for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #3. Additionally, the facility failed to follow and implement physician's orders relative to the facility's Bowel Protocol for 2 of 2 residents reviewed who did not have a bowel movement (BM) for more than three days, Resident ID #s 8 and 77.
  3. E
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
    F940 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective training program for all employees, consistent with their expected roles, as outlined in the Facility Assessment relative to education on the use and maintenance of Bi-PAp (A bilevel positive airway pressure machine- a type of noninvasive ventilation that helps individuals breathe by delivering pressurized air through a mask) and C-Pap (a continuous positive airway pressure machine- a type of medical device that is prescribed to treat sleep apnea by delivering a constant stream of pressurized air to keep the airways open during sleep) for 5 of 5 nurses reviewed, Staff C, E, G, H, and K.
  4. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, surveyor observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for a fluid restriction, Resident ID #35.
  5. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, surveyor observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for elopement, Resident ID #2.
  6. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, resident, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen use, Resident ID #97.
  7. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for pain management, Resident ID #12.
  8. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to keep all residents free from significant medication errors for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who received his/her roommate's medication in error, Resident ID #5 and for 1 of 1 resident reviewed whose medication was omitted, Resident ID #53.
  9. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that resident records are complete and accurately documented, relative to 1 of 1 resident reviewed for elopement, Resident ID #2 and for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for Narcan (a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose), Resident ID #28 and 1 of 1 resident reviewed whose medication was omitted, Resident ID #53.
December 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, relative to the use of electronic monitoring for 1 of 1 resident reviewed, Resident ID #1.
  2. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, relative to use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP, use of gown and gloves for high contact activities) for 1 of 1 resident reviewed, Resident ID #1.
November 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. J
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure nursing staff have the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for significant medication errors, Resident ID #1. The failure of the facility to ensure that nursing staff followed established medication administration protocols, adhered to scope-of-practice requirements, and maintained safe medication-handling practices resulted in significant medication errors. This failure contributed to the resident receiving multiple medications not prescribed to him/her, requiring emergency intervention and a hospital transfer.
  2. J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who was administered an antipsychotic, antidiabetic agents, benzodiazepines (medications that are prescribed to slow down activity in your brain and nervous system), and narcotic medications that were prescribed for another resident, who required Emergency Medical Services (EMS), hospitalization, multiple doses of Narcan (a medication used to treat an opioid overdose) administration, and activated charcoal (a medication used to treat an overdose). These emergency interventions were necessary as a result of the medication errors involving Resident ID #1.
  3. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to keep a resident free from abuse for 1 of 1 resident reviewed, Resident ID #2.
March 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 24, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality, relative to not following physician's orders for 1 of 3 residents reviewed regarding obtaining weights, Resident ID #1.
March 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of any significant medication errors for 1 of 1 resident reviewed relative to a missed medication administration, Resident ID #2.
December 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, relative to following physician's orders for administering nutrition via a gastrostomy tube (G-tube, a tube that is inserted through the wall of the abdomen into the stomach to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medication) for 1 of 2 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident that are complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice for 1 of 2 residents reviewed receiving nutrition via a gastrostomy tube (G-tube, a tube that is inserted through the wall of the abdomen into the stomach to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medication), Resident ID #1.
October 10, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, resident and staff interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for a fall resulting in a hospitalization, Resident ID #21 and for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for an injectable anti-psychotic medication, Resident ID #35.
  2. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident reviewed relative to a scheduled orthopedic appointment, Resident ID #55.
  3. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections relative to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP; which requires the donning of (putting on) a gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities), for 5 of 6 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 4, 37, 82, 86, and 304 and for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for Covid-19, Resident ID #s 14 and 94.
  4. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who requires frequent safety checks, Resident ID #21.
  5. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of any significant medication errors for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for withdrawal symptoms, Resident ID #98.
August 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to keep a resident free from physical abuse for 1 of 6 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
July 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations, record review, staff and resident interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life relative to providing activities of daily living (ADL) for resident's whose primary language is not the dominant language of the employee that was providing care for 2 of 4 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 1 and 2.
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to promote and facilitate self-determination through support of resident choice relative to weekly showers for 2 of 4 residents reviewed, Residents #1 and 3.
July 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive adequate supervision to prevent an accident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for elopement, Resident ID #1.
June 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to keep a resident free from sexual abuse for 1 of 2 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
  2. E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support the residents in their choice of activities designed to meet their interests and support the well-being of each resident, based on the comprehensive assessment, care plan and preferences for 4 of 4 residents reviewed for activities who reside on the North B Unit ( a secured/locked unit), Resident ID #s 4, 5, 6 and 7.
June 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. H
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice and failed to promptly identify and intervene during acute changes in condition for 2 of 2 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 1 and 2.
May 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 4 of 4 units observed.
October 19, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, staff interview, and record review, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide an ongoing program which includes group activities and/or one-on-one visits (1:1), on 3 of 4 units reviewed for activities including the specialized dementia unit, for 7 of 7 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 7, 33, 65, 78, 86, 95 and 111.
  2. E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for respiratory care, Resident ID #s 7, 15, and 62.
  3. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 of 2 resident's reviewed for Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL, an infection that is resistant to specific types of antibiotics), Resident ID #s 174 and 107, 1 of 6 residents reviewed for wound treatments, Resident ID #19 and the handling of soiled linen for 1 of 4 units and 1 of 1 laundry room.
  4. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's medical record includes documentation that the resident either received the pneumococcal vaccination, did not receive the vaccination due to medical contraindications, or refusal for 5 of 7 residents reviewed, Residents ID #s 33, 34, 58, 66 and 104.
  5. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, resident, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public relative to 3 of 4 units observed, affecting Resident ID #s 15, 22, and 47.
  6. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that services provided by the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality relative to a dressing observed on a resident, without a physician's order for 1 of 6 residents reviewed with a wound, Resident ID #73.
  7. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen is free from unnecessary drugs for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident ID #50.
  8. D
    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    F773 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to promptly notify the ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist of laboratory results that fall outside of clinical reference ranges in accordance with facility policies and procedures relative to notification of a practitioner for 1 of 7 residents reviewed, Resident ID #60.
September 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, staff and resident interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 7 of 7 residents reviewed for smoking, Resident ID #s 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6, and 7.

Fire safety inspections

12 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 28, 2026, 3 on January 2, 2026, 3 on October 10, 2024, 5 on October 19, 2023.

Every fire safety citation12 citations
  1. F
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · July 28, 2026 · deficient, provider has
  2. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · January 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · January 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · October 19, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · October 19, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · October 19, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · October 19, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 300 · October 19, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
November 25, 2025Fine $14,901
May 1, 2024Fine $89,642
May 1, 2024Payment Denial 50 days from July 18, 2024

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeRhode IslandUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.263.713.86
Registered nurses0.740.770.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.983.343.42
Nurse aides2.03
Licensed practical nurses0.50
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)46.9%40.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover35.7%37.9%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 3.29 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.38 on weekdays and 2.98 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 3.26 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.260.743.382.98 10.2%0 of 9097
Oct to Dec 20253.240.723.372.90 6.3%0 of 9297
Jul to Sep 20253.270.623.412.90 6.9%0 of 9297
Apr to Jun 20253.240.553.422.78 1.2%0 of 91102
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Rhode Island, Jan to Mar 20263.670.693.823.305.4%1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeRhode IslandUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
16.519.613.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.80.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.12.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.83.63.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.52.01.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
18.016.814.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.04.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
32.322.515.4

Owners and operators

Legal business name: CEDAR HAVEN OPERATIONS LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Lake Valley Operations Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%06/01/2025
Esri Holdco LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization20%06/01/2025
Yarmush, Yehuda5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual80%06/01/2025
Yarmush, YehudaManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Lake Valley Operations Holdco LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization06/01/2025
Lake Valley Ri Management LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization06/01/2025
Aponte, SandraOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2025
Majekodunmi, AkindeleOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2025
McAlpine, UlyssesOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2025
Yarmush, YehudaOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2025
Brand Sonnenschine LLPAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Centralized Business Services LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization08/01/2024
Esri Holdco LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Lake Forest Health & Rehabilitation Propco LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Lake Valley Realty Holdco LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Lake Valley Ri Management LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Shiftster LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Sterling Therapy Solutions LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Triad Healthcare LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2025
Bibeault, PamelaAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Derienzo, RichardAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Heller, ShlomoAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Majekodunmi, AkindeleAdp of the SNFIndividual07/08/2025
McAlpine, UlyssesAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Nussbaum, EphraimAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Yarmush, YehudaAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
  3. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 2, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 2, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.98 hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.34.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health get at its last inspection?
9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 2, 2026. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
Has Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $104,543 in the last three years.
Does Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health?
CMS lists 26 owners and managers. Legal business name: CEDAR HAVEN OPERATIONS LLC.

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